Databricks, the Data and AI company, and Shutterstock, Inc., a global creative platform, have announced the launch of Shutterstock ImageAI. This text-to-image Generative AI model is optimized for enterprise use, offering customized, high-fidelity images tailored to specific business needs. ImageAI leverages Databricks Mosaic AI and Shutterstock’s extensive image repository.
The Need for ImageAI
- Historical Challenges:
- Limited options for high-quality image sourcing: Licensable asset repositories or production efforts.
- AI-generated images often fall short of enterprise standards and integration needs.
- Lack of data governance and observability in existing models.
- Solution Offered by ImageAI:
- Trained exclusively on Shutterstock’s world-class, vetted image repository.
- Generates high-resolution, photorealistic images suitable for commercial use.
- Ensures data governance and observability through Databricks integration.
Key Features of Shutterstock ImageAI
- Trusted Outputs:
- Confidence in image quality and relevance due to training on Shutterstock’s curated collection.
- Option for Shutterstock customers to receive indemnification for outputs, providing additional protection.
- Customization and Adaptability:
- Rapid generation of high-quality images tailored to unique business requirements.
- Future capability to fine-tune the model with corporate brand identity using Databricks Mosaic AI Model Training.
- Secure Enterprise Integration:
- Available in Databricks for seamless integration as an API call.
- Benefits from Databricks’ automatic governance and monitoring features.
Strategic Collaboration
- Databricks’ Perspective:
- Commitment to empowering companies to build custom GenAI models on their data.
- Thousands of custom models already trained for customers.
- Expectation of more companies following Shutterstock’s lead in leveraging Databricks’ platform.
- Shutterstock’s Vision:
- Focus on responsible AI and innovative tools for creative workflows.
- ImageAI enhances marketing, design, and product development processes.
- Provides unparalleled customization and safety for enterprise use with Shutterstock’s indemnification.
Shutterstock ImageAI, powered by Databricks, represents a significant advancement in integrating AI into content creation. It offers enterprises the ability to generate trusted, high-quality images efficiently, meeting unique business needs while ensuring data governance and security. This collaboration sets a new standard for enterprise-focused AI solutions in the creative industry.